Sierra Stages Community Theater
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CONTRIBUTE

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donate now and become a 2024 Sierra Stages Sponsor
Ken Getz black box Donation

EVERY DONATION DESERVES A STANDING OVATION!

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The cast of Guys and Dolls - photo by David Wong
​Thank you for supporting Sierra Stages!
 Sierra Stages has been bringing quality community theatre to Nevada County since 2009. 

We incorporated in October 2008, and received tax-exempt status in March 2009. Our mission is to enrich the cultural life of Nevada County by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible performances for everyone.

Now in our 16th season, we have presented or co-presented 49 full productions at the Nevada Theatre, Off Center Stage, Miners Foundry Cultural Center, The Center for the Arts, Saint Joseph's Cultural Center, The UnChurch, and outdoors at The North Star House: Side by Side by Sondheim, The Sound of Music, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, She Loves Me, Into the Woods, Babes in Arms, Lend Me A Tenor, A Grand Night for Singing, Marry Me A Little, Old Explorers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Death of a Salesman, I Want It All: A Broadway Revue Celebrating Women, The Music Man, Assassins, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Avenue Q, Closer Than Ever, Company, Proof, Peter Pan, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Producers, Falsettos, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Last Five Years, Little Shop of Horrors, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, End Days, Chicago, Ordinary Days, A New Brain, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, You Can’t Take It With You, Hand to God, Cabaret, The Thanksgiving Play, Blithe Spirit, The Bridges of Madison County, Tiny Beautiful Things, Sweeney Todd, The Moors, Guys and Dolls, The Drowning Girls, Glengarry Glen Ross, Honk!, and The Shorts.

Since 2013, we have presented our Theater by the Book play reading series in collaboration with the Miners Foundry Cultural Center from 2013 - 2023 and currently at the historic Nevada Theatre —more than 63 play readings and cabarets over 11 years!


We strive for quality in all aspects of our productions, while working with local actors, directors, designers, technical staff and musicians. The members of our board of directors are Erin Beatie, Heidi Grass, Laura LeBleu, JR Lewis, Keith Porter, Kirsti Powell, and Hunter Reed. Our interim executive director is Peter Mason. 

DOnate today - you set the stage!

sponsor our season

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If it weren’t for people like you, Sierra Stages wouldn’t exist.

We are thrilled to release our new donors program — created to give something back to the folks who show up, step up, and make the hard work of creating theatre all worthwhile. 
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We hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible donation, however small. Because, as they say, the show must go on!
$50+ Friend  
Recognition as a member in our programs and an applause! 

$75+ Tech Crew  
Recognition as a member in our programs and a standing ovation! 

$100+ Stage Manager  
Same as above; plus an invitation to our annual season announcement party.

$200+ Production Staff  
Same as above; plus a Sierra Stages supporter sticker.

$250+ Actor  
Same as above; plus invitation to our exclusive donor party.

$500+ Designer Circle  
Same as above; plus your choice of either a logo t-shirt or tote.

$1000+ Director Circle  
Same as above; plus a season pass to our 2024 main stage productions and two comp tickets to any non-main season show.

$1500+ Producer Circle  
Same as above; but with two season passes to our 2024 main stage productions and four comp tickets to any non-main season show.

$5000+ Angel Circle  
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Same as above; but with four season passes to our 2024 main stage productions and four comp tickets to any non-main season show, and an invitation to join us for our “Invite-only dress rehearsals” (when applicable).

We are grateful for donations in any amount.
Sierra Stages is a 501(c)(3) organization - Tax ID Number 26-377625
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Your donation is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Sierra Stages is a California non-profit public benefit corporation, with tax exempt 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Become a Sierra Stages Donor and support quality local theatre in western Nevada County.  Contributions in any amount are welcomed and appreciated, and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

Checks may be made out to “Sierra Stages” and mailed to:

Sierra Stages
PO Box 709
Nevada City CA 95959
You may also donate online by making a one-time donation or, if you prefer, a monthly donation:
Make a One-Time Donation
Donate Monthly
Our Tax ID Number is 26-3775625.

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You can reach thousands of potential local customers who love the arts—just like you!
Ads start as low as $75! Contact us at [email protected] for details.

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PROGRAM ADVERTISING Rates FOR 2024 

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Our 2024 Main Season includes the following productions:

Glengarry Glen Ross

March 7 - March 30 at the Nevada Theatre

Honk!
July 11 - August 03 at the Nevada Theatre

The Shorts
October 3rd - October 19 at St Joseph’s Cultural Center

You may choose to advertise in one or more of our programs during the year. If you choose to advertise in all three of our programs, we will discount the rate by 33%.

Advertisements will be printed in b&w (with the exception of the back cover and featured on our additional digital program in full color & with active links.

KEN GETZ BLACK BOX THEATER NEEDS YOU!

Join the effort to dedicate the “black box” theater that will be built as part of InConcert Sierra’s new performing arts and events complex in memory of Ken Getz. 
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  • Co-founder of and music director for Sierra Stages
  • Tenor and communication coordinator for Sierra Master Chorale
  • Piano 4-hands "The Kens: Ken Hardin & Ken Getz"
  • Contributor, collaborator, patron, and visionary 
  • Friend to many!
ken getz black box donation

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The band & cast of Sweeney Todd, Summer 2022 - led by the inimitable Ken Getz

contact us

​Interim Executive Director:
Peter Mason

Board  Members
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  • Erin Beatie
  • Laura LeBleu
  • JR Lewis​
  • Keith Porter
  • Kirsti Powell​
  • Heidi Grass
  • Hunter Reed
  • Kevin Ross
Contact the entire board.
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Perks include the aNnual donor party!

Last year our donors got a sneak peek of Heidi Grass as Miss Adelaide and Christi Colombo as Sarah Brown
​performing "Marry the Man" from our 2023 musical Guys and Dolls!
(and not to mention the wine and delicious food by Emily's Catering!)

(Most) Production Photos by David Wong or Heidi Grass

Click here to join our mailing list and receive news about our productions, play readings and other local theater events!
Production Photos on the Sierra Stages website are by Heidi Grass (heidigrass.com) and David Wong (photographybydavidwong.com) 
Sierra Stages
PO Box 709, Nevada City, CA 95959
[email protected]
​530.346.3210

At Sierra Stages our mission is to enrich the cultural life of Nevada County by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible performances for everyone.
  • SHOWS/TICKETS
  • Theater by the Book
  • Trio!
  • Contribute/About Us
  • Directions
  • Past Productions
    • Theater by the Book
    • 2025 Productions
    • 2024 Productions
    • 2023 Productions
    • 2022 Productions
    • 2021 Productions
    • 2020 Productions
    • 2019 Productions
    • 2018 Productions
    • 2017 Productions
    • 2016 Productions
    • 2015 Productions
    • 2014 Productions
    • 2013 Productions
    • 2012 Productions
    • 2011 Productions
    • 2010 Productions
    • 2009 Productions